Covers the social role of educational research, an area where there has been little published. Covers a range of conceptual and theoretical discussions and applies these concepts to our analysis of empirical studies.

Enables you to help young children develop their knowledge, understanding and skill in the use of ICT. This book shows how to promote independence in children's use of ICT through resources like digital cameras and role-play toys. It is suitable for practitioners and students training in Early Years education.

What is creativity and how do we teach it? This book provides approaches and ideas that enable children to develop their creativity. Written for the primary school teacher, student or trainee teacher, it shows you how creativity can flourish in your classroom.

Organized around the National Science Education Standards, the book tackles the full range of the elementary curriculum including life sciences, ecological sciences, physical sciences, and earth sciences. It is intended for pre- and in-service elementary school teachers.

The Really Useful Maths book has been written for all those who want children to enjoy the challenge of learning mathematics. It presents teachers and students with exciting and varied ideas for introducing mathematics to children.

Provides training and practising teachers with guidance and ideas to teach physical education effectively at Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3. This title offers ideas for learning and teaching a range of activities: games; gymnastics; dance; swimming and water-based activities; athletics; on-site outdoor and adventurous activities; and, more.

This key text examines the impact of teaching assistants on pupils' learning, and provides a conceptually and empirically strong explanatory framework that shows teachers and student teachers how teaching assistants can be better deployed.

This volume explores the implications of the terrorist attack on America of September 11th 2001 and the "war on terrorism" for border controls, cross-border relations and economic integration in North America.